Do Hipshot tuners work with Gotoh/Grover holes?

[SeattleScotty]

Hi everyone,

I ordered a neck with the Gotoh/Grover style tuner holes, since I had already purchased some regular gotoh tuners in nickle. Since then, I found the hipshot locking ones are also available in nickle, so I am leaning towards picking those up. Will they fit in the holes just fine as is? Their website says "Compatible with 13/32" [10mm] headstock holes" which sounds right, but I know the holes have a step down to 11/32" at the top - does that matter?

https://hipshotproducts.com/collections/guitar-tuning-machines/products/grip-lock-closed-guitar-tuning-machines

Thank you in advance!

 

[Rick]

You might have to do some reaming. I think this was discussed before if you do a search.  You could also call the hipshot people.

 

[SeattleScotty]

You're probably right about it being answered before, I will take a look. Thanks!

 

[stratamania]

There is a very good chance that they will work. At one time the Schaller bore used to be  (25/64" 11/32") and the Hipshots fit fine in there and the now straight 25/64" bore.

You can see this in this post from a thread I did almost eight years ago now...

https://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=22445.msg332786#msg332786

 

[TBurst Std]

They will fit. A touch on the loose side actually.
Years ago I ordered a neck with the 2 step schaller holes, but the larger 2 step was actually drilled. As the neck was out of a wood that isn’t always available, I went ahead and accepted it.
The Hipshot’s are touch loose ( no push in required).
A wrap of tin foil snugged them up (it’s that close)

 

[rauchman]

Yes, they work.  I've built 2 guitars with the Grover / Gotoh route and Hipshot locking tuners.

 

[SeattleScotty]

Thanks everyone! I ordered them and they in fact DO fit, so yay! Finally found some locking tuners in nickel - which was surprisingly difficult.